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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,154.02, 4,729.42 and 1,838.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,154.02, 4,729.42 and 1,838.19 is: 2,756.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,154.02 : 4,729.42 = 1,838.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,154.02/4,729.42 = 1,838.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,154.02x = 4,729.42 × 1,838.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,154.02x = 8,693,572.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,693,572.55/3,154.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.35

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